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Job Description

DOVE (DOmestic Violence Ended), Inc. was founded in 1978 by the Quincy Mayor's Commission on Women and a group of committed community volunteers. Since 1978, DOVE has grown from one crisis hotline to a comprehensive multi-services organization. DOVE provides a range of services for adults who have been abused – physically and sexually as well as emotionally and financially. These services include: crisis intervention; danger/risk assessment and safety planning; supportive counseling, advocacy, and case management; emergency shelter; legal advocacy; educational and support groups; and community outreach and education. DOVE is the only domestic violence shelter and community-based service provider based in Norfolk County, and also serves the greater South Shore.

Mission Statement

DOVE is committed to partnering with diverse communities, families, and individuals impacted by domestic violence. We promote hope, healing, safety, and social change by providing a broad range of preventive and responsive services.

Job Purpose

The Community Advocate is part of DOVE’s team of advocates responsible for the provision of services for individuals seen primarily through DOVE’s Community-Based program. The Advocate works in a team with other community-based advocates, attorneys, and interns, as well as shelter staff. This position reports to the Senior Manager of Community Services (SMCS).

¨ Demonstrated experience making and maintaining connections in community and professional settings; some experience in public speaking, networking, designing and conducting presentation and training, group facilitation helpful.

¨ Willingness to learn about and actively use anti-oppression awareness and understanding in work.

¨ Must be committed to DOVE’s mission and practice philosophies, to ending violence and oppression, to using empowerment practice, and to promoting social justice and social change.

¨ Must provide documentation of 35 hours of domestic violence training upon hire, or complete DOVE’s 35-hour Domestic Violence training within 1st year of hire.

¨ Must have valid MA driver’s license, reliable transportation, and willingness to travel.

¨ The ability to climb and descend stairs and lift/carry up to 25 pounds.

¨ This position is classified as an Essential Employee of DOVE and may be required to travel during State of Emergency declared by the Governor.

¨ CORI check upon offer of hire.

** DOVE is willing to cultivate the leadership potential of promising candidates. Domestic violence survivors, members of historically oppressed communities, and persons with experience working in DOVE’s catchment area are particularly encouraged to apply.

Work Schedule: Full-time, exempt position, generally Monday - Friday 9:00am-5:00pm. The Community Advocate will be required to work at other times to conduct groups, provide on-call coverage, and/or attend training/meetings; this will include evening and occasional weekend hours.

Compensation & Benefits: DOVE is committed to working for social and economic justice, working with engaged and dedicated colleagues, and providing and ensuring training and education in best practices as well as professional development opportunities. As an organization we hold openness to innovation, and we seek the opportunity and resources to do meaningful, impactful work.

Compensation:

¨ Position will be paid hourly in the range of $20.43-$21.63 (FTE annual range = $42,500-$45,000).

¨ Applications will be considered until the position is successfully filled. 1st round applicant reviews are anticipated to begin the week of March 5; interviews offered to the strongest qualified candidates to date. It is DOVE’s hope that the incumbent will begin work by early-mid-April, 2018.

¨ Applications or resumes without a cover letter expressing interest in employment at DOVE will not be considered.